Treatment with herbs is one of the most ancient ways that a person uses. Herbal medicine, or herbal medicine, is now again popular. Very many plants have a healing, wound-healing effect, and their medicinal properties use modern pharmacology. As a raw material, leaves, stems, roots, flowers, seeds of plants are taken and on their basis many medicaments are created.

SAFETY RULES FOR THE USE OF HERBS.

Despite the fact that herbalism refers to natural methods of therapy and in many cases is a good alternative to tablets, a pregnant woman should use this method carefully.

Herbs are very strong in their effects, and unlike, for example, homeopathic remedies, overdose or misuse of a plant can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Inept selection of herbs can provoke bleeding, increase the tone of the uterus, cause emotional stress, insomnia, rising blood pressure, swelling. And what is useful to any other person, for a pregnant woman can be unfavorable. For example, the usual garlic for us, we can use every day in its menu for the prevention of influenza in winter. For a pregnant woman, garlic in large quantities has abortive properties. Strengthen the immunity of a future mother with such a tool is not at all safe. Therefore, before taking this or that broth, consult your doctor beforehand.

WHAT HERBS DO NOT BE RECOMMENDED DURING PREGNANCY.

Aloe, anise, fifth, crocus, barberry, broom, Aralia chinensis root of cotton, pyrethrum, goldenseal Canadian, celandine, juniper, the root of life, male fern, mistletoe white, mugwort, nutmeg, mint marsh, hellebore green, rue , medicinal mugwort, wormwood, tansy, oregano, St. John's wort, strawberry, hyssop officinalis, nettles, burnet, kelp (seaweed), common melilot, sage, Echinops.

Herbal medicine is one of the most accessible methods of treatment and at the same time a fairly strong means. Consult your doctor - he will tell you the right dosage, as well as the duration of taking medicinal potions.

WHAT ARE HERBS USED.

Herbal medicine, if properly used, is an effective preventive tool for various diseases.

During pregnancy, herbs can be used to strengthen the body as a whole and prepare it for childbirth, as well as for certain ailments. You can prepare grass yourself. From herbs make decoctions, infusions and tinctures, as well as compresses, lotions, ointments.

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